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A chance to have a longer life.

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The ICD being a well-studied treatment option.

The ICD being a well-studied treatment option.

My faith or beliefs about the ICD being the right choice for me.

My faith or beliefs about the ICD being the right choice for me.

My spouse or family being comforted with my decision.

My spouse or family being comforted with my decision.

Becoming depressed after getting the ICD.

Becoming depressed after getting the ICD.

Becoming anxious or stressed after getting the ICD.

Becoming anxious or stressed after getting the ICD.

Getting shocked when around other people.

Getting shocked when around other people.

Having a worse quality of life.

Having a worse quality of life.

Not wanting other people to see my scar or ask me about my condition.

Not wanting other people to see my scar or ask me about my condition.

Feeling safer with the ICD.

Feeling safer with the ICD.

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